In Emmerdale spoilers for tonight, Mandy’s wedding dreams are shattered when Bear reveals Paddy knows about her findom work. She attempts to apologise to Paddy but it remains to be seen if she can save her wedding.
Elsewhere, Belle returns to the Dales. She finds Tom waiting for her and he’s eager to discuss their marriage. Also, Vinny shares a kiss with Gabby and is ready for the next step.
All this and more in Emmerdale on Thursday August 15.
Bear is not impressed with Mandy (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale spoilers: Mandy’s wedding nightmare
1. Bear shares his opinion
Paddy’s stag do is underway but Bear is struggling to hold in his thoughts. He eventually makes his opinions known on the situation with Mandy, which doesn’t go down well with Marlon.
Bear and Marlon lash out at one another. Paddy then informs them he does not want to marry Mandy after finding out about her findom work.
Bear is thrilled by Paddy’s decision, but Marlon wants to change Paddy’s mind.
2. Mandy is mortified
Over at the salon, Mandy and Vinny share an emotional moment while dressed in their wedding attire. However, Bear storms in and instantly sours the mood.
He reveals he was Mandy’s caller and Paddy knows everything. Mandy is left mortified and rushes to find Paddy.
Will Mandy manage to save her wedding?
Belle stands firm against Tom (Credit: ITV)
Belle is back
3. Tom’s gift
Belle returns to the Dales. She is greeted by Sarah, who reveals Tom has left an extravagant gift for Belle and unveils a brand new car. Tom presumes his present will win Belle back and lets himself into Dale Head…
Emmerdale spoilers: 4. Belle rejects Tom
Tom reveals he wants to talk about getting back together, leaving Belle stressed. She puts her foot down, informing Tom that she won’t be accepting the car and does not want him back.
Tom attempts to make Belle feel guilty, but she stands strong against him. He fails to talk her round and Belle tells Tom she doesn’t want to see or talk to him for a long time. Tom agrees to Belle’s terms and exits, leaving Belle stunned.
5. Tom is watching
Later, Tom sits in The Woolpack garden and watches Belle through secret security camera feeds.
What is Tom’s plan?
Vinny and Gabby share a kiss (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale spoilers: 6. Vinny wants more
Elsewhere in Emmerdale tonight, Gabby and Vinny share a kiss. Things look to be finally heading in the right direction for the couple.
Vinny tells Gabby he is ready to take the next step in their relationship. But, does Gabby feel the same way?
Mandy and Paddy may or may not be getting married in Emmerdale after her explosive secret came out just hours before the wedding.
It’s hardly surprising it all went wrong after weeks of listening to Paddy gush about how marrying Mandy was like coming home again and how she was the true love of his life. Laying it on this thick is always a huge neon sign in Soapland that something bad is about to happen.
But it’s not the first time things have soured between ‘true loves’ Mandy and Paddy. In fact their first marriage ended so badly, we’re quite surprised they’re going there again.
Here’s their complete history.
Paddy couldn’t talk Mandy out of marrying Butch (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Emmerdale: Mandy and Paddy as star-crossed lovers
In 1995 Mandy Dingle arrived in Emmerdale to live with her uncle Zak after being disowned by her dad, Caleb. Then, two years later in February 1997 Paddy arrived in the village and Mandy fell in love with him.
Things hit a snag when Paddy was overheard ridiculing the Dingle family and Mandy ordered him out of their house. After a stint working in Ireland, Pads came home, apologised and they were back on.
But Paddy’s mother Barbara disapproved of Mandy. Convinced Mandy would only make her son miserable, she paid Mandy to marry her cousin Butch who was hopelessly in love with her. Clearly not so in love with Paddy she couldn’t be bought, Mandy and Butch married in November 1998.
However Mandy was unable to ignore the fact she loved Paddy. They began an affair and she was disowned by the Dingles for cheating on Butch. But before too long, vet Paddy stepped in to deliver surprise baby Belle Dingle for Zak and Lisa and all was forgiven.
All smiles for about five minutes! (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Following her divorce from Butch in 1999, Mandy and Paddy got married.
Happiness didn’t last…
Before too long, Mandy started taking trips to Southampton to care for her sick dad. Paddy decided to surprise her there, but found her in a clinch with Caleb’s carer, Neil. Oops.
This was not what Paddy wanted to see his wife doing (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Mandy followed him back to Emmerdale and in a special two-hander episode opened up about her affair. She insisted she’d only slept with Neil once and it was because she had felt so worthless in past relationships.
Things got violent and we saw a side to Paddy we’d never seen before when Mandy challenged him. She asked him if he would have done the same if the roles were reversed and the pressure caused him to snap. He pinned her against a wall and screamed in her face that he hated her.
Mandy realised their marriage was over, but soon Paddy begged her to stay. Things escalated and they headed to the bedroom. However despite sleeping together, Paddy couldn’t act like he’d forgiven her.
This was a different side to Paddy (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
When he then realised she was only with him out of guilt and she actually loved Neil, he ordered Mandy to leave. She was devastated, but didn’t take much persuading. By 2001, she realised she wanted Paddy back. But seeing him with Emily and happy, she decided to leave him be.
Mandy insisted she wasn’t back for Paddy (Credit: ITV)
A reunion for Mandy and Paddy in Emmerdale
Mandy returned 18 years later in 2019. Paddy was happily married to Chas, Mandy insisted she wasn’t there to come between them and all seemed well. Mandy even got engaged to her ex, Paul Ashdale, but he died on their wedding day and then she found out he had been abusing son Vinny, so the less said about him the better.
By 2022, Chas was exposed for having an affair with Al Chapman and Paddy spiralled into depression following their split. Mandy supported him and they eventually slept together again. It was clear Mandy had big, big feelings for him by this point, but he then went missing and planned to take his own life.
Mandy felt responsible, but Marlon and Chas managed to track him down and get him the help he needed before he was able to do anything. He was on the road to recovery, but nowhere near ready for a relationship with Mandy.
So she pined in private and outwardly played the caring friend. By June 2023, Mandy had got her wish and she and Paddy were back on.
Chas was the one who pulled away, not Paddy (Credit: ITV)
‘Cheating’ with Chas
Things hit a sticky patch when Chas was diagnosed with breast cancer and Paddy stood by her side. Unfortunately he took that support a bit too far when he kissed her.
Paddy came clean immediately and Mandy forgave him, but she then found out Chas ended the kiss not Paddy and heartbroken Mandy refused to have anything more to do with Paddy.
But Paddy managed to win her back with a grand proposal dressed as Prince Charming and they began planning their second wedding.Â
Mandy was quick to say yes after saying no before (Credit: ITV)
Second time lucky for Mandy and Paddy in Emmerdale?
It became obvious after a while that Mandy was not into planning the wedding. Then it was revealed that was because she is in mountains of debt and with a struggling salon, couldn’t afford to pay it off.
But she refused to tell Paddy, determined a Dingle woman sorts her own problems.
And sort them she has, by becoming a financial dominatrix! She shouts at men online and they pay her money for it. In just days Mandy has paid off her debts and made a killing, but then Bear found out after overhearing her at work – ew!
Although he agreed he would keep quiet, when he realised she was still doing it, he outed her to Paddy who then calls the wedding off.
As Mandy races to save her big day, will these two get wed a second time? Or are all the signs still there this will never be a lasting match?
In Classic Emmerdale spoilers for episodes airing on ITV3 on Thursday August 15, Nicola faces humiliation over a wedding dress, while the Dingles cause chaos in Spain. These episodes originally aired on November 22 and 23, 2005.
Classic Emmerdale spoilers: Nicola has romantic meltdown
Nicola’s love life turns chaotic after a heated argument with Simon. Ivan offers to take her out. But when Paul, tired of Toni’s advances, invites her along, things spiral.
Naturally, Nicola’s night gets ruined as she watches Toni cozy up to Ivan. Jealous and frustrated, Nicola drowns her sorrows in booze, setting the stage for disaster the next day.
The wedding dress disaster
Nicola can’t resist trying on Laurel’s wedding dress when it arrives, but Toni catches her in the act. Panicking, Nicola yanks the zip, breaking it!
Ivan’s attempt to help only worsens things, leading to a heated exchange. Nicola’s jealousy flares, and with her pride shattered, she calls Emily, confessing her feelings for Ivan.
Lisa plays along with Eric’s plan (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Classic Emmerdale spoilers: The Dingles’ Spanish shenanigans
The Dingles stir up trouble in Spain as Eric’s business dealings take a hilarious turn. Forced to introduce Zak and Lisa as Tom and Sadie, Eric’s plan unravels.
The Dingles play along, amusing everyone but horrified Eric. Desperate to save face, Eric convinces Lisa to sign a contract, creating even more trouble. Lisa, trusting Eric, hands over the Dingles’ passports, setting the stage for disaster.
Alice is unaware she has cancer (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
A dark discovery
Amidst the chaos, Adam discovers Alice’s test results, revealing she has cancer. The weight of this devastating news hangs heavily, especially as Alice seems unaware.
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Emmerdale tonight saw Bear expose Mandy to Paddy even after he promised not to. Seeing his bride-to-be selling herself online shook Paddy to the core as he declared he didn’t know if there would be a wedding.
Meanwhile, Victoria’s fish finger lunch impressed John, but her constant pushing to be a faaaamily did not, so he’s off. Or is he?
Here’s what went down in Emmerdale on Wednesday August 14.
Paddy knows everything – ouch (Credit: ITV)
Bear exposed Mandy
Now he knows Mandy’s secret, Bear questioned Paddy over whether he was doing the right thing. “It’s like going back to where I belong,” Paddy said of Mandy – sort of forgetting it didn’t work out last time.
Meanwhile Tracy caught Mandy mid-findom and was shocked. But Mandy insisted she’d almost cleared her debts and it was all brilliant. Blimey, three days work to clear off several credit cards plus the tax man – sign us up!
Bear then confronted Mandy, who desperately tried to explain herself. She begged him not to tell Paddy, and he did agree so as not to break his son’s heart. But he made Mandy promise she would pack it in immediately.
She agreed. But then she got one more offer of £300 from a new client and decided to take it to clear off that last bit of debt. Oh Mandy. If only she hadn’t got greedy, Paddy might never have known, but in fact the client was Bear who was trying to make sure she had quit like she promised.
When he realised she hadn’t, he showed Marlon, Chas and crucially Paddy what Mandy was doing. They were stunned and Paddy said he wasn’t sure he could go ahead with the wedding.
Victoria wouldn’t leave John alone
Victoria confided in Pollard about John’s attitude. But as they talked by Jack’s grave, Eric told her not to give up on him yet. So she gave him fish finger sandwiches for lunch and encouraged him to play football with Harry.
It seemed John was softening – apparently he’d eat fish fingers every day if he could. But then Victoria pushed again and it all went wrong. The offer of a beer and family movie night was a step too far. John decided he was done with life at Vic’s and he was off.
Tom immediately assumed it meant they were getting back together and short of packing his things and moving himself back home, he settled for letting himself in and sitting smugly with a glass of wine thinking he’d won.
Let’s hope a reunion is not what Belle wants to talk about. And him suffering a slow, painful death is.
Angel got aggressive
Jimmy and Nicola were worried sick about Angel, thinking someone had beaten her up and left her with serious injuries. Jimmy even decided to drive down to Bristol to find out exactly what was going on.
But he got halfway there and got a call to say what we already knew: Angel had started the fight, not been the victim. Jimmy said he’s fearful his darling angel was being turned into a bad girl inside, but we’re afraid to say we think she was on that road waaay before she went down!
Emmerdale star James Chase has revealed why Tom King and Belle Dingle‘s storyline cannot end yet, despite fans pleading for the abusive marriage to come to a close.
Tom has been manipulating and controlling Belle ever since they tied the knot. However, Belle has started to recognise she’s being abused and has split up with Tom.
It’s previously been confirmed that Belle and Tom’s storyline will continue for a while, but it’s still to be revealed how it will come to an end.
Tom has continued to control and abuse Belle (Credit: ITV)
Tom and Belle’s split
Following their disastrous weekend away in Wales, Belle and Tom split up. Belle finally realised she was being mistreated and was even seen researching whether she’d been a victim of abuse.
Tom has moved out of their home, leaving Belle there with Piper. However, Belle has since opted to take a trip away in a bid to have some time to herself.
When she returns, Tom is certain he and Belle will get back together. From surprise gifts to manipulating her, he sets out to win her back.
Will Tom finally get his comeuppance? (Credit: ITV)
Actor James Chase says Belle ‘needs justice’
James Chase, who portrays Tom in Emmerdale, has revealed that Belle and Tom’s storyline can’t end yet because there “needs to be more done”.
The actor revealed that he presumed Tom and Belle’s trip to Wales would spark the end of the story, but he teased there’s more to come for the estranged couple.
He continued to Digital Spy: “From this point, their relationship does change – for the better for her, of course. There’s still more to be told. I agree that obviously Tom needs to be found guilty for this and Belle needs some sort of justice.”
James added: “She can’t just break up with him and get away from him – there needs to be more done, because otherwise who’s to say he wouldn’t just do this to his next partner?”
Keepers Cottage in Emmerdale is one of the village’s most iconic locations. So many Dale icons have lived there from Paddy Kirk to Betty Eagleton and Laurel Thomas.
Now it’s owned by Victoria Sugden, who’s just persuaded new-found half-brother John to move in too.
Which left us scratching our heads a bit because Keepers really isn’t that big! So how many bedrooms does it have and who lives there?
Vic’s wondering where everyone is going to sleep (Credit: ITV)
How many bedrooms does Keepers Cottage have in Emmerdale?
We’ve done a bit of digging and we’ve discovered that Keepers is a three-bedroom cottage.
So that left us even more confused!
Laurel was one of Seth and Betty’s lodgers (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Where is Keepers Cottage?
The little cottage is next door to the cafe on Main Street in Emmerdale.
The past residents of Keepers Cottage
In 1995, Seth Armstrong and Betty Eagleton moved into Keepers. They lived there until 2003, and because they took in lodgers, lots of Emmerdale characters lived there, too.
Paddy lived there for a while, so did Laurel Thomas, Sandy Thomas, Alan Turner and Terry Woods.
Victoria lived there with Betty and when dad Jack died, she used her inheritance to buy the cottage. When Betty left Emmerdale, Vic’s then-husband Adam moved in.
And when Adam left, Vic was joined by friend Rebecca White.
Betty moved away from Emmerdale and Victoria moved husband Adam into Keepers Cottage (ITV/Shutterstock)
Who lives there now?
After Rebecca moved away, Victoria rented a room to Amy Wyatt and her mum, Kerry.
Amy’s now married to Matty Dingle and they both live at Keepers, and when Kerry returned from her stint on the cruise ship, she also came back to the cottage.
Hmm, it’s already feeling a bit snug! Plus, of course, there’s Victoria’s four-year-old son, Harry.
And now John, too!
So, we’re assuming Victoria has her own room, and she mentioned Harry’s room when she was talking to John, so that makes two. One for newly weds Amy and Matty, and another for Kerry and that’s four… Plus now there’s John to consider.
Has Keepers magically sprung a couple of new bedrooms, Hogwarts-style? Is this another mystery John Sugden’s brought with him?!
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Carl King in Emmerdale left quite a mark on the village – and he had quite the reputation with the ladies. But was Chas Dingle his one true love? Or was Carl unable to love anyone except himself?
Played by Tom Lister for eight years, Carl was the third son of four. He was a womaniser, commitment-phobe and a killer – responsible, but never properly punished, for two village deaths. He died himself in 2012 at the hands of serial killer Cameron Murray.
But his legacy lives on – and his temper tantrums certainly live on in son Tom King, currently terrorising estranged wife Belle Dingle. So let’s take a look at Carl and his ladies’ man past.
Colleen was Carl’s first wife (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Carl King arrives in Emmerdale
Even from the off, Carl was a womaniser. He arrived in the village as a spy at Tate Haulage, going by the name Carl McKenzie. His first flirt was with Louise Appleton, who he asked on a date.
However, Carl’s wife, Colleen soon arrived and revealed who she was. Louise slapped Carl and Colleen told him not to come home.
After moving into Holdgate with the King family, Carl was doing some roof repairs with local postman Paul Marsden. As Paul was teasing him about his fear of heights, he fell off the roof and died. Carl and his brothers Jimmy and Matthew moved the body so it looked like Paul had fallen off his own roof. Carl never paid for his death.
Carl and Chas Dingle, take 1
It wasn’t long before Carl started bonding with Chas Dingle over both feeling like they were bad parents. He confided in her over Paul’s death and they started dating.
But things were tricky and they took a break – during which he slept with Chloe Atkinson. He got back together with Chas, but things took a dark turn…
Ms Atkinson wanted her man! (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Chloe Atkinson’s campaign of terror
Chloe decided to split Chas and Carl up so she could have him all to herself. She started writing poison pen letters and eventually Chas stopped trusting Carl.
So with Chas and Carl over, Chloe moved in for the kill and Carl was only too happy to oblige. However, he soon grew bored of her and tried to end it.
But crazy Chloe wasn’t giving up that easily and told him she was pregnant. She then tried to get pregnant before he found out she was lying. Chas discovered the truth and forced Chloe to ‘fess up. She did and left the village, but not before telling him she could be pregnant as they weren’t using precautions. Is there another spawn of Carl King out there somewhere?
This match didn’t last long (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Delilah Dingle
Carl tried to win Chas back, but she wasn’t interested and left to join the army. So he turned his attention to her cousin Delilah Dingle instead. We’d say talk about keeping it in the family, but there are so many Dingles in Emmerdale it’d be hard not to!
They grew closer as he tried to put Chas behind him. He even introduced her to his dad, Tom, but Tom wasn’t impressed he was dating another Dingle. However Del managed to win Tom round and it looked like things were going well.
Not for long! Del soon realised Carl still had feelings for Chas and encouraged him to fight for her. He tracked Chas down and confessed. He then accidentally broke her leg, meaning she was discharged from the army on medical grounds.
A broken leg didn’t dampen their romance (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Carl King and Chas Dingle, take 2
With Chas back in town, Carl was so overexcited at their reconciliation he proposed. Chas turned him down, so he did a wing walk to conquer his vertigo and she was so impressed she accepted.
They moved into Home Farm together and Chas got a job as Jimmy’s personal assistant.
Things turned sour when Matthew and Sadie King started a rival company. With the family at war, the discovery Chas was passing information on the Kings to Jamie Hope, whose sister Dawn had died thanks to the Kings battle, Tom let rip. He insisted Chas wasn’t good enough for Carl and then bribed her to end things.
But Chas fought back and told Carl everything on Tom’s wedding day to Rosemary Sinclair. Tom was then murdered when he was hit over the head and pushed from his bedroom window. It was later revealed Carl had a confrontation with his father about Chas and hit him when Tom called Chas nasty names. Carl then pushed Tom away and he fell out of the window.
In the midst of all this, Carl started dating DCI Grace Barraclough, who was investigating Tom’s murder! So that soon got complicated and Jimmy whisked his brother out of the country to clear his head. But Carl decided to confess anyway and told Grace everything. She took him to the police station, but was hit by a lorry as she was walking across the road. Carl then got away with murder – and things ended with Grace, pretty badly!
Carl never really loved Lexi (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Lexi Nicholls
After Tom’s death, his former lover Carrie Nicholls turned up. She had nursed Tom’s first wife during cancer and she and Tom had had a fling. But it turned out she and Carl had also had a fling!
So when Carrie’s sister, Lexi, came to town he kept it in the family again and became romantically involved with her. Before too long he got bored again, but Lexi blackmailed him to stay with her by revealing she knew he killed Tom. Lexi later proposed to Carl and he accepted.
However, he was still in love with Chas and told her as much on his wedding day. She insisted she had moved on so he married Lexi. He even (reluctantly) agreed to have a baby with her. Lexi lost a baby due to ectopic pregnancy and then wanted to try IVF, but Carl wasn’t keen.
Lexi then took premature baby Angelica from Nicola up to the hospital roof. Carl talked her down, but then admitted he didn’t love her and only married her because she knew his secret. Lexi left to live in Canada, Carl just a painful memory.
Chas blew up Carl’s life on their wedding day! (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Carl King and Chas Dingle in Emmerdale, take 3
It seemed Carl finally got what he wanted after that when he and Chas got back together. They were happy, but once again, Carl started to get bored. Quelle surprise.
He started an affair with Eve Jenson. Chas found out and cooked up a plan to ruin Carl.
She proposed, pretended to be pregnant and then took all his money to pay for the wedding. At the altar, Chas exposed his affair with Eve to the village and humiliated him. It turned out she’d stolen all the money and only paid for a budget wedding. Carl was bitter and twisted and things only got worse…
Carl seemed to think blackmail was the way to get Chas back (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
The end for Carl in Emmerdale
After discovering Chas was having an affair with Cameron Murray, Carl started blackmailing her for his £30K back. The blackmail turned into an obsession with getting Chas back for himself. He asked her to run away with him and she agreed in order to keep him quiet over her affair.
She went on to marry Dan Spencer, but planned to flee Emmerdale after the ceremony. However Carl caught her and stood in front of the camper van to stop her.
He invited her into the bed and he started kissing her and pulling at her dress. Terrified he was going to rape her, Chas managed to get out, but Carl caught her and slammed her to the ground. He confessed he had killed his dad for her and scared Chas grabbed a brick and hit Carl over the head with it.
She fled and spent many months thinking she’d killed him. She even stood trial for it. But in reality, her lover Cameron Murray had finished the job with the same brick.
John Sugden has arrived in Emmerdale and well and truly made his mark on everyone he’s come across.
But now it’s been revealed he might not be who he says he is. What?!
What is John hiding? (Credit: ITV)
Mystery man
In last night’s episode, Victoria found a box belonging to John in her son Harry’s room. When she handed it over to her new-found brother he opened it to reveal a dog tag.
He admitted he had been in the army but told Vic in no uncertain terms that he didn’t want to talk about that time in his life – it was over.
Fair enough.
Except what Victoria didn’t see was that the dog tag John was holding didn’t have his own name etched into it. Instead it said Aidan Moore.
John’s dog tag has the name Aidan Moore etched on it (Credit: ITV)
Who is Aidan Moore?
As if John’s prickly nature, feud with Mack and Aaron, and determination to leave Emmerdale as soon as he can weren’t enough to keep viewers gripped, now there’s another side to the newcomer’s mysterious character!
We’ve been sifting through the theories about who Aidan Moore could be – and why John has his dog tag!
Has Dawn got more to worry about? (Credit: ITV)
1. Links to a village villain?
Those of you with good memories will recall that Dawn’s evil ex – and dad to Clemmie and Lucas – was called Alex Moore. Could John have a link with him? Could this mean Alex returning to the village? (Let’s hope not, eh? Dawn’s got enough on her plate!).
John told Victoria he already had a dad in his life (Credit: ITV)
2. John’s stepdad
One of four things Aiden Moore could be in my opinion
His Ex
HIs wonderfully kind stepdad & it’s why he has no interest in the Sugden’s cause he had a guy that stepped up
His abusive stepdad & he is mad daddy dreariest left them in that position
One of the reasons John gave for never tracking down his biological dad Jack Sugden, was that he had a dad in his life. Could Aidan Moore be that stepdad – good or bad?
John’s single right now – at least we assume so! (Credit: ITV)
3. Ex-lover
Back with #Emmerdale tweets tomorrow. Who’s aiden moore? John ex lover or has he killed aiden and taken the dog tag?
John’s single now – at least we’re assuming so given his hook-up with Aaron in the back of his van – but could Aidan be an ex-lover? Possibly someone John lost during his time in the army?
Does John know Robert from prison? (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
4. Robert’s cellmate
Is Aidan Moore John’s ex?? Husband? Dead?? Solider friend?? Dead?? Brother …Dead? 👀😬🤷ðŸ»â€â™‚ï¸
Or is John a conman who knew Robert in jail #emmerdale
Robert Sugden – John’s half-brother – is currently in jail, serving time for attacking Vic’s rapist (and dad to Harry) Lee Posner.
Some fans think it’s possible John – or Aidan – met Robert in prison and is a con man trying to worm his way into the Sugden family.
5. Stolen identity
My John Sugden theories:
– could he kill someone? I’m thinking possibly Mack (as Emmerdale are teasing a rivalry) OR Nate! Remember Nate has been confirmed to be leaving (and randomly appeared tonight)
– he has an army background, is he not the real John Sugden? #Emmerdale
Victoria has already commented that John is like their dad, Jack. And we reckon she’s right – John is definitely all Sugden. But are we being led down a dead-end? Some fans have been busy musing that John could BE Aidan Moore. “Is he not the real John Sugden?” said one fan.
Jack Sugden had a lot of women in his life. Are there more Sugdens out there? (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
6. Another brother?
Hats off to the Emmerdale fan on Reddit who delved into the archives and discovered a character called Karen Moore who lived in Beckindale – as Emmerdale was called back then – in the 1980s. She had a fling with Jack AND Jack’s brother Joe and moved away in 1986. Could she be Aidan’s mum? And could Aidan be yet another Sugden brother?!
Victoria Sugden in Emmerdale is getting on the nerves of viewers who have said the way she is acting towards new half-brother John Sugden is irritating.
John isn’t interested in building a relationship with his sister. In fact he wants to get out of the village as soon as he possibly can. But Vic has seized the opportunity to smoother him in sibling love – and he’s not keen.
Fans have also had almost as much as they can take of her. Here’s what they’re saying..
Victoria is following John everywhere he goes (Credit: ITV)
Victoria smoothers John in Emmerdale
From the second she found out John was probably her half-brother, Victoria was like a puppy. She fawned over him, excitedly introduced herself and was crestfallen when he really wasn’t interested.
She gave the guy a break, she did go in all guns blazing at his mother’s funeral after all, but when he turned up in the village and still didn’t want to get to know her, she took action. Victoria decided to kill him with kindness.
Vic then insisted he stay with her, made him tea and toast, was at his beck and call and even fought his battles for him when she confronted Aaron and Mack. Yet still, John is not giving her anything back.
She even tried to find out more about his past when she handed him a pair of dog tags yesterday. She’d found them stashed in Harry’s room. But he clammed up again and told her he didn’t talk about that time in his life. So clearly he has something to hide.
Will Vic let it go? Of course she won’t, expect more probing and pushing in tonight’s Emmerdale (Wednesday August 14)
Her behaviour is getting on John’s nerves – and fans’ too!
Fans fed-up
Those watching at home don’t blame John for not wanting to chat to Victoria – they think she’s being very annoying!
One asked on social media after the episode aired on Tuesday August 13, “Is Victoria doing anyone else’s head in?”
“She really bugged me tonight,” one agreed and another added: “YESSSS!!!!!! I was cussing!! He’s not even being nice to you and you’re flying around this title of half-brother and coming down on your friends…..get a life lol.”
“She’s like a puppy following that creep about. Think they are really running out of what to write!!” said one more.
A fifth added: “I kept saying to the screen ‘Victoria please just [bleep] OFF!!..She’s like an irritating fly that keeps flying around you when you’re trying to eat dinner…Poor John…”
“She’s everywhere like a bad smell that won’t go away,” said one more.
Someone else compared her to a stalker! “Victoria is basically Martha from Baby Reindeer. Weirdo”
Another wrote: “Next scene will be John trying to go to the bog only to suddenly find Victoria standing beside him saying ‘Hi. What are you doing now?’”
In Classic Emmerdale spoilers for episodes airing on ITV3 on Wednesday August 13, Steph drops a bombshell on her father, Alan, that shakes the very core of their relationship. Meanwhile, Carl and Del’s budding romance takes them down an exciting new path. These episodes originally aired on November 20 and 21 2005.
Alan refuses to believe Steph (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Steph Stokes is struggling with the weight of her past. In a heated conversation with her father, Alan Turner, she reveals a shocking secret. She confesses that her brother Terence raped her when she was just 11 years old.
This revelation leaves Alan reeling. He’s unable to believe what he’s hearing, and he blames Adam Forsythe, Steph’s partner, for influencing her. The emotional confrontation ends with Alan cutting ties with Steph, leaving her heartbroken and alone.
The following day, Steph attempts to mend fences with Alan.She claims she lied about the rape to get his attention. Alan is horrified at the thought that Steph could fabricate such a serious allegation. Betty Eagleton adds to Steph’s woes, harshly criticising her for the pain she’s caused. Adam, torn between anger and compassion, decides to stay by Steph’s side, but their relationship is hanging by a thread.
Carl and Del have a great time together (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Carl and Del: Romance and a proposal
While Steph’s world crumbles, Carl King and Del Dingle enjoy a lighter, yet equally dramatic storyline. After a charming picnic, Carl introduces Del to his father, Tom King, who isn’t immediately impressed, especially given Carl’s previous entanglement with Chas Dingle. However, Del’s natural charm eventually wins Tom over during a meal at The Woolpack, and he gives Carl his blessing.
The romance takes a surprising turn when Carl suggests that Del should take his place on a trip to Spain – a business venture originally meant for the Kings. Del is thrilled by the idea, eager to seize the opportunity and perhaps get a break from the everyday village life. The Dingles, always looking for an adventure, even joke about tagging along for the ride.
Classic Emmerdale spoilers: Simon seeks sympathy
Simon Meredith decides to feign illness to gain some sympathy from Nicola Blackstock. However, Ivan Jones quickly sees through his ruse. Instead of exposing him, Ivan suggests they head to the pub, allowing Simon to escape unscathed.
Louise’s dinner mishap
Meanwhile, Louise Appleton’s dinner with Martin Crowe takes a humorous turn when she accidentally adds too much chili to the dish. Despite the mishap, the evening ends with a kiss – only to be interrupted by Martin’s babysitter. Louise is left alone and wondering if the moment is lost.
Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.
Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.
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